Meaning of the word paradoxically in English
What does paradoxically mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
paradoxically
US /ˌper.əˈdɑːk.sɪ.kəl.i/
UK /ˌpær.əˈdɒk.sɪ.kəl.i/
Adverb
in a way that is surprising because it involves a paradox (a situation or statement that seems impossible or is difficult to understand because it contains two opposite facts or characteristics)
Example:
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Paradoxically, the more you try to control things, the more chaotic they become.
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The new policy, paradoxically, led to a decrease in productivity.
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